CERT is designed to prepare 麻豆原创 for disaster response through training and planning, and it serves as an important resource that can help members perform emergency functions needed in several disaster scenarios.

Training includes several classes, including disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations and terrorism and homeland defense. This training will allow those on campus to respond quickly in a situation where professional responders aren鈥檛 immediately available to help.

The two-day course is on October 1-2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center on Libra Drive. Classes must be attended in their entirety to complete the training.

In order to complete all of the training in the two-day course format, every student is required to complete the online version of the class to register. This will allow the class to focus on hands-on learning components. Click to take the class. Certificates must be sent to CERT advisor Ari Schein.

CERT membership is free, but members are expected to attend monthly meetings and exercises and assist at campus and local events when needed.

For more information, contact Schein at 407-823-0714 or ari.schein@ucf.edu.

CERT educates people about disaster preparedness, helps them plan for hazards that could impact 麻豆原创, and trains them in basic disaster-response skills so that they can better protect themselves, their families and the community. The volunteer organization is open to students, faculty and staff members and community partners.

Classroom training and exercises teach participants fire safety, light search and rescue, and basic disaster medical operations. The preparation will train CERT members to assist others on or off campus if professional responders are not immediately available to help.

This fall鈥檚 training will culminate in a practical exercise and national CERT certification. Attendance is limited, and the deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 9. No prior emergency response or disaster preparedness is necessary.

CERT membership is free, but participants are expected to commit their time and dedication to the team. Continued membership with 麻豆原创鈥檚 team includes monthly meetings and events.

For more information, contact the CERT coordinator Ari Schein at 407-823-0714 or ari.schein@ucf.edu.

CERT educates people about disaster preparedness, helps them plan for hazards that could impact 麻豆原创, and trains them in basic disaster-response skills so that they can better protect themselves, their families and the community. The volunteer organization was previously open only to students.

Classroom training and exercises teach participants fire safety, light search and rescue, and basic disaster medical operations. The preparation will train CERT members to assist others on or off campus if professional responders are not immediately available to help.

CERT members also can gain real-world experience during regional disaster exercises.

CERT membership is free, but participants are expected to commit their time and dedication to the team. No prior emergency response or disaster preparedness is necessary, and training will be offered on campus in the spring.

Upon completion of a training course, CERT members are asked to attend monthly meetings and exercises and assist at campus and local events.

For more information, contact the CERT advisor Ari Schein at 407-823-0714 or ari.schein@ucf.edu.